Avocent DSR1021 - Table of Contents

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List of Figures ................................................................................................................ vii
List of Tables ................................................................................................................... ix
Chapter 1: Product Overview.......................................................................................... 1
Features and Benefits ........................................................................................................................ 1
Reduce cable bulk.......................................................................................................................1
Access the DSR1021/1022 switch via network connection......................................................... 2
Two modes of access to the DSR1021/1022 switch.................................................................... 2
Simple access to any target device ............................................................................................. 2
Safety Precautions .............................................................................................................................4
Rack Mount Safety Considerations.................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2: Installation ..................................................................................................... 5
DSR 1021/1022 Switch Connectivity ................................................................................................. 5
Installation Overview......................................................................................................................... 6
Setting up your network.............................................................................................................. 6
Installing the DSR1021/1022 switch ..........................................................................................6
Getting Started...................................................................................................................................8
Items supplied with the DSR1021/1022 switch........................................................................... 8
Additional items needed.............................................................................................................. 8
Connecting the DSR1021/1022 Switch Hardware.............................................................................8
Verifying the Connections................................................................................................................ 10
DSR1021/1022 switch............................................................................................................... 10
DSRIQ modules ........................................................................................................................ 11
Configuring the Web Server and DSView 3 Software ..................................................................... 11
Setting up the built-in web server .............................................................................................11
Setting Up the DSView Software ..............................................................................................11
Adjusting Mouse Settings on Target Devices .................................................................................. 11
Microsoft Windows ................................................................................................................... 12
LINUX....................................................................................................................................... 14
UNIX......................................................................................................................................... 17
Novell NetWare......................................................................................................................... 19
Apple Mac OS........................................................................................................................... 20
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